Mount Waverley, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mount Waverley, in the Monash City local government area.
| Locality | Mount Waverley |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Monash City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.87839 |
| Longitude | 145.1285 |
| Population | 35,340 |
| Density | 2328.1 /km² |
| Area | 15.2 km² |
| Elevation | 121 m |
| Postcode | 3149 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 16 km east-southeast |
Mount Waverley is a locality in the Monash City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 35,340. The locality covers an area of 15.2 km², giving a population density of about 2328.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 121 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Mount Waverley is located at 37.8784°S, 145.1285°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3149.
Mount Waverley rises gently from the surrounding plains, a landscape of soft, rolling hills that cradle established neighbourhoods and verdant parklands. It lies 3.6 km west of Glen Waverley, VIC (from Glen Waverley, VIC: bearing 277°T), and is situated 14.2 km east-south-east of Melbourne. The character of Mount Waverley is one of quiet suburban grace, where mature trees line residential streets, casting dappled shade on neatly kept lawns. The air here, especially after a spring shower, carries the clean scent of damp earth and eucalypt, a refreshing balm against the urban hum of the broader metropolitan area. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, possesses a particular softness, illuminating the rich greens of manicured gardens and the muted brickwork of houses.
Historically, the land that forms Mount Waverley was part of a broader agricultural estate, its fertile soils once yielding to the plough and the grazier's flock. The transformation from rural expanse to a thriving residential centre began in earnest after World War II, fuelled by a growing Melbourne and a desire for spacious, family-friendly living. Today, the local economy is largely driven by the service sector and retail, with a network of neighbourhood shopping strips serving the daily needs of its residents. Notable institutions, such as the Mount Waverley Community Centre, act as focal points for local life, fostering a sense of connection and shared experience. The presence of well-regarded schools also contributes to Mount Waverley's enduring appeal as a place to raise a family.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Waverley, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Mount Waverley, in the Monash City local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Waverley includes the postcode (3149), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Monash City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mount Waverley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |